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An art gallery showing tall canvasses of blue paint. Vases rest on columns in front of the paintings.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Two artists explore indigo’s ties to the African diaspora

Tia Graham March 24, 2026

There are stories that live in books, and then there are stories that live in the body, in the land,...

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A view of St. Antoine Street at Winder near Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood. In view are a number of residential buildings, as well as Abe's Market.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Black Bottom Archives continues to grow its storytelling community

Tia Graham March 23, 2026

The preservation of history doesn’t belong only to institutions, it lives in the hands, voices and memories of everyday people. In...

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NightFlyer
  • The Metro

The Metro: How religion compelled Harriet Tubman to fight for freedom

Tia Graham February 23, 2026

What do you know about Harriet Tubman, her life and contribution to helping others escape enslavement?  What is known comes...

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  • The Metro

The Metro: How the Negro Leagues transformed baseball and American culture

Cary Junior II, The Metro February 17, 2026

The Negro Leagues are widely credited with revolutionizing baseball. The aggressive, scrappy, base-stealing style of play was an attraction for fans...

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Nokee: The Last of The Great Mound Builders
  • The Metro

The Metro : A new book explores Michigan history through the eyes of the last Indigenous mound builder

Tia Graham February 4, 2026

Before the Mayflower and highways, stories were written into the Earth. What's left behind are tales not easily found in...

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Wayne State’s Department of Anthropology has been working with the nonprofit Project We Hope Dream & Believe (PWHDAB) since 2021 to restore the once-home of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
  • The Metro

The Metro: How Detroit Red became Malcolm X

Tia Graham February 3, 2026

Malcolm X was a leader during the Civil Rights Movement known for his more radical approach to advancing Black Americans...

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Smithsonian National Museum African American History Culture
  • The Metro

The Metro: Can museums maintain public trust amid Trump pressure on Smithsonian?

David Leins, The Metro January 15, 2026

The Trump administration wants American museums to be less critical of the nation's history.Yesterday, the Smithsonian Institution submitted documents about...

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DUGGAN GOV-1
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan gives exit interview, discusses campaign for governor

Sascha Raiyn December 9, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave his exit interview at the Detroit Economic Club Monday. He says he doesn’t plan to...

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Mark Stryker Press Photo
  • The Metro

The Metro: Documentary highlights Detroit’s contributions to American Jazz

Tia Graham December 9, 2025

Jazz emerged from the Black community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the South.  The Great Migration...

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Old photo of Detroit Red Wings
  • Sports
  • The Metro

The Metro: Red Wings Hockey celebrates 100 years with new exhibition

Tia Graham November 24, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings have a long, gritty history that mirrors the city it calls home. To celebrate and commiserate...

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edmund fitzgerald
  • The Metro

The Metro: The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a Detroit story

David Leins, The Metro November 10, 2025

The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a tragedy that is remembered with reverence and intrigue across the Great Lakes...

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A stone building in a cemetery is lit up at night with purple, red and blue light.
  • The Metro

The Metro: Detroit’s oldest cemetery will be lit up for tours this weekend

David Leins, The Metro October 15, 2025

Cemeteries are the last place one might look for things to do over the weekend. But, if you appreciate reflection...

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